Dizz Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 In a few days I will be receiving the final parts for the modelling of my DIY chapter's leader, Knight Commander Ulric. For the most part he uses company champion pieces - namely the shoulders, sword, body and head. The legs and jump pack however will be Sanguinary Guard (to give him that "angelic" feel), although depending on my list I may want to switch between a jump pack and standard backpack. My question is; how would you go about magnetising a jump pack and backpack? What size magnet would you use? and how would you attach/embed it into the pack or armour? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246389-magnetising-backpacks-is-it-possible/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 The search function is your friend, brother. :tu: Similar thread from not too long ago. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246389-magnetising-backpacks-is-it-possible/#findComment-2981345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizz Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Thanks, brother - I'll be sure to use it in the future :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246389-magnetising-backpacks-is-it-possible/#findComment-2981348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanguardwolf Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 thats a big yess!!, use neodemium magnets, the come in all sizes and are very strong i have 1 by 0,5 mm disc's strength 85 grams, the even fit the wrist of a space marine good luck!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246389-magnetising-backpacks-is-it-possible/#findComment-2981353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Thanks, brother - I'll be sure to use it in the future :P No problem. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246389-magnetising-backpacks-is-it-possible/#findComment-2981358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObsidianIchor Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Magnetizing a jump pack and backpack to a marine is super easy. Here is a captain of mine that has been magnetized in such a way: http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x341/ObsidianIchor/forum%20posting/IMG_20120206_174706.jpg I used 1/8 inch diameter by 1/16 inch depth magnets. To make a spot for them, get an appropriate size drill bit, in this case 1/8 inch, and drill a hole of an approximate depth. The depth does not need to be exact because your glue will hold the magnet in place wherever you need it. Important note: Make sure your magnets are properly aligned when gluing them in place. You don't want to have them repelling each other! Probably the easiest way to make sure they're aligned the proper way is to glue in one side, then put the matching magnet on it and use a marker to note which side needs to be hidden. As you can see in the picture, I placed the magnets above the normal joining point, the "nub" on the back of the marine's chest. I did this so I wouldn't have to worry about the alignment of the backpack every time I switched it. You could easily just trim off the nub and use that spot for it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246389-magnetising-backpacks-is-it-possible/#findComment-2987121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachocuban Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I was going to do this to my sanguinary priests (same guard JP's) be aware that the wings attach to the body themselves, not the jump pack. So if you are going to magnetize them, you will need to attach the wings to the pack itself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246389-magnetising-backpacks-is-it-possible/#findComment-2987181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Predacon Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I was literally magnetizing some marines just before logging on. Read the post and thought, "I could help out here!" Then I saw OI's post... ditto for everything. Great minds think alike! Happy magnetizing! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/246389-magnetising-backpacks-is-it-possible/#findComment-2987913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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